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Utah's official symbols
Nickname
The Beehive State
State bird
California Gull
State flower
Sego Lily
State tree
Blue Spruce / Quaking Aspen
State motto
Industry
State song
Utah, We Love Thee
Capital
Salt Lake City
Statehood year
1896
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Utah got its nickname
Utah is best known as "The Beehive State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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